Driveways & Site Access

Access design considers the connection to the road, property elevations, drainage and the vehicles using the site. A survey and information about the proposed use help identify the questions to resolve.

An engineer may be needed for a new entrance, altered access or a connection requiring technical review by the road or permitting authority.

Confirm the engineering scope with the professional you engage and any permit requirements with the local building department.

Topics that may be relevant to the review: ADA parking, asphalt, curb, parking garage, parking lot and paving.

The engineer can review existing conditions, evaluate the proposed changes and prepare the calculations or design details included in the agreed scope.

• Creating an entrance for a new property use
• Revising a vehicle connection to a public road

Start with a short description. These details can help define the scope, but you do not need everything ready to request a quote.

• The project city or county, and the property address if known
• What you want to build, change or repair
• How the space or site is used now and what you plan to change
• Whether you have drawings or photos to share during follow-up
• The status of any permit application and comments received
• Your target dates or other scheduling constraints

• Site Plans
• Paving & Parking

Terms that may appear in plans, permit comments or contractor conversations about this work.

• ADA parking
• asphalt
• curb
• parking garage
• parking lot
• paving
• sidewalk
• striping